Pickled golden raisins over goat cheese

These are such great party bites! Who would think to pickle raisins? You, that’s who. And everyone will totally be down with that.

1/2 cup golden raisins

1/2 cup white wine vinegar

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 package goat cheese

scallion greens, thinly sliced

crackers or thinly sliced baguette

Place the raisins in a glass jar.

In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil then remove from heat. Let sit for a few minute before pouring the liquid over the jar of raisins. Let the jar sit, uncovered, so the pickles can cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 month.

Serve the pickled raisins with goat cheese and scallions over crackers.